Czech Government Raises Living Expense Standards: Impact on Residence Permit Renewal
For the fourth time this year, the Czech government is updating the living expense standards due to a sharp rise in inflation, which increased from 2.2% to 9.9% as of July 1, and by September 12, 2022, had reached 17.2%.
This means that for those needing to renew their residence permit after October 1, 2022, they will need to consider that the income amount required for renewal will increase.
Living Costs for Czech Residence Permit Extensions 2022
Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Extensions from April 1, 2022
On March 30, the Czech government revised the living expense standards, effective from April 1, 2022. This means that for those needing to renew their residence permit after April 1, 2022, the required income amount will increase.
For example, a single adult living in a rented apartment in Prague: — In 2022, an income of 12,861 CZK (net) will be required for renewal.
Below are the detailed standards:
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Minimum Subsistence Amounts (in CZK, per month):
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For one person — 4,250 CZK
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For the first adult family member — 3,910 CZK
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For the second and each subsequent adult family member — 3,530 CZK
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For a dependent child aged:
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Under 6 years — 2,170 CZK
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From 6 to 15 years — 2,670 CZK
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From 15 to 26 years — 3,050 CZK
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Living Expense Standards by Population Size:
Number of People in Family |
Prague |
Over 100,000 Residents |
50,000 – 99,999 Residents |
10,000 – 49,999 Residents |
Under 9,999 Residents |
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1 |
10,121 CZK |
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2 |
13,629 CZK |
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3 |
18,312 CZK |
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4 or more |
22,495 CZK |
Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Renewal in 2022
Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Renewal in 2022
On December 13, 2021, the Czech government revised the living expense standards for 2022. This means that for those renewing their residence permits in 2022, the required income amount will increase.
For example, a single adult living in a rented apartment in Prague: — In 2022, an income of 12,861 CZK (net) will be required for renewal.
Below are the detailed standards:
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Minimum Subsistence Amounts (in CZK, per month):
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For one person — 3,860 CZK
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For the first adult family member — 3,550 CZK
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For the second and each subsequent adult family member — 3,200 CZK
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For a dependent child aged:
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Under 6 years — 1,970 CZK
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From 6 to 15 years — 2,420 CZK
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From 15 to 26 years — 2,770 CZK
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Living Expense Standards by Population Size:
Number of People in Family |
Prague |
Over 100,000 Residents |
50,000 – 99,999 Residents |
10,000 – 49,999 Residents |
Under 9,999 Residents |
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1 |
9,001 CZK |
7,151 CZK |
6,815 CZK |
5,809 CZK |
5,626 CZK |
2 |
12,499 CZK |
9,967 CZK |
9,507 CZK |
8,131 CZK |
7,880 CZK |
3 |
16,705 CZK |
13,393 CZK |
12,792 CZK |
10,992 CZK |
10,664 CZK |
4 or more |
20,521 CZK |
16,528 CZK |
15,803 CZK |
13,632 CZK |
13,237 CZK |
Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Renewal in 2021
Вслед за решением правительство Чехии от 16 декабря 2019 № 349/2019, об изменении нормативов расходов на проживание для 2020 года, с 1 апреля 2020 года было принято решение о повышении нормативов на прожиточный минимум.
Что означает для тех, кому в 2020 году предстоит продлевать себе разрешение на пребывание, что сумма доходов, которую необходимо будет «показать для продления», увеличится.
Например, для продления холостого взрослого человека, проживающего в Праге в арендованной квартире:
– в 2020 году будет достаточно 12 437 крон (чистыми / на руки).
Далее подробно перечислены сами нормативы.
1. суммы прожиточного минимума (в кронах, ежемесячно):
на одного человека – 3 860,-Kč,
на первого взрослого члена семьи – 3 550,-Kč,
на второго и каждого последующего взрослого члена семьи – 3 200,-Kč,
на ребенка на иждивении в возрасте:
до 6 лет – 1 970,-Kč,
от 6 до 15 лет – 2 420,-Kč,
от 15 до 26 лет – 2 770,-Kč.
2. Нормативы расходов на проживание Вслед за решением
Количество человек в семье | Прага | свыше 100 тыс. жителей | 50 000 — 99 999 жителей | 10 000 — 49 999 жителей | до 9 999 жителей |
1 | 8577 | 6821 | 6502 | 5548 | 5374 |
2 | 11929 | 9525 | 9089 | 7783 | 7545 |
3 | 15953 | 12810 | 12239 | 10531 | 10220 |
4 и более | 19617 | 15827 | 15138 | 13079 | 12703 |
Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Renewal in 2020
Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Renewal in 2020
Following the decision of the Czech government on December 16, 2019, No. 349/2019, to change the living expense standards for 2020, a decision was made to increase the minimum subsistence levels starting from April 1, 2020.
For example, a single adult living in a rented apartment in Prague:
- In 2020, an income of 12,437 CZK (net) will be sufficient for renewal.
This means that for those renewing their residence permits in 2020, the required income amount will increase.
Below are the detailed standards:
- Minimum Subsistence Amounts (in CZK, per month):
- For one person — 3,860 CZK
- For the first adult family member — 3,550 CZK
- For the second and each subsequent adult family member — 3,200 CZK
- For a dependent child aged:
- Under 6 years — 1,970 CZK
- From 6 to 15 years — 2,420 CZK
- From 15 to 26 years — 2,770 CZK
- Living Expense Standards by Population Size:
Number of People in Family | Prague | Over 100,000 Residents | 50,000 – 99,999 Residents | 10,000 – 49,999 Residents | Under 9,999 Residents |
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1 | 8,577 CZK | 6,821 CZK | 6,502 CZK | 5,548 CZK | 5,374 CZK |
2 | 11,929 CZK | 9,525 CZK | 9,089 CZK | 7,783 CZK | 7,545 CZK |
3 | 15,953 CZK | 12,810 CZK | 12,239 CZK | 10,531 CZK | 10,220 CZK |
4 or more | 19,617 CZK | 15,827 CZK | 15,138 CZK | 13,079 CZK | 12,703 CZK |
Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Renewal in 2018
On November 29, 2017, the Czech government passed decision No. 407/2017 Sb., modifying the living expense standards for 2018.
For those renewing their residence permits in 2017, this decision means that the required income amount to present for the renewal process will increase.
For example, for the renewal of a single adult living in a rented apartment in Prague:
- In 2013, a net income of 10,899 CZK was sufficient.
- In 2014, a net income of 11,121 CZK was required.
- In 2015, a net income of 11,033 CZK was sufficient.
- In 2016, a net income of 11,141 CZK was required.
- In 2017, a net income of 11,130 CZK was sufficient.
- In 2018, a net income of 11,280 CZK will be required.
Detailed Norms
- Minimum Subsistence Amounts (unchanged and in CZK, per month):
- For one person — 3,410 CZK
- For the first adult family member — 3,140 CZK
- For the second and each subsequent adult family member — 2,830 CZK
- For a dependent child aged:
- Under 6 years — 1,740 CZK
- From 6 to 15 years — 2,140 CZK
- From 15 to 26 years — 2,450 CZK
- Living Expense Standards (reduced, in CZK, per month):
These standards apply to apartments rented under lease agreements from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.
Number of people in the family | Location | Prague | Over 100,000 residents | 50,000 – 99,999 residents | 10,000 – 49,999 residents | Up to 9,999 residents |
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1 | 7,870 CZK | 6,227 CZK | 5,928 CZK | 5,036 CZK | 4,844 CZK | |
2 | 11,186 CZK | 8,938 CZK | 8,530 CZK | 7,308 CZK | 7,046 CZK | |
3 | 15,116 CZK | 12,176 CZK | 11,642 CZK | 10,045 CZK | 9,702 CZK | |
4 or more | 18,827 CZK | 15,282 CZK | 14,639 CZK | 12,712 CZK | 12,299 CZK |
Prices for Accounting Services
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List of Services:
- Setting up, managing, and restoring accounting records
Accounting
Preparing tax returns (daňové přiznání)
Payroll calculation and HR management
Additional accounting and HR services
Setting up, managing and restoring accounting records
Type of service |
Price |
Monthly advance payments are based on the previous year’s total accounting service fees, divided into 12 monthly installments.
If unavailable, the minimum monthly advance is 200 EUR. In the case of company inactivity, the monthly fee will be 80% of the previous period’s payments. After the period ends, the total amount is calculated based on the number of transactions and includes annual fees for:
The final payment is calculated by subtracting advance payments from the total amount. |
From 2 650 EUR per year |
List of Actions and Documents Prepared at the End of the Reporting Period:
Documents: • Liability book as of 31.12 (Kniha závazků ke dni 31.12) Tax declarations: Financial statements: |
Accounting
Type of service | Price |
Accounting (price per transaction) | 40 CZK per transaction |
Preparing Tax Returns (daňové přiznání)
Type of service | Price |
Preparing the annual report (roční uzávěrka) with necessary attachments: | 810 CZK |
Preparing and filing a corporate tax return (přiznání k dani z příjmů právnických osob) | from 3 200 CZK |
Filing a real estate tax return (přiznání k dani z nemovitostí): | 1,145 CZK per property |
Filing a vehicle tax return (přiznání k dani silniční): | 1,000 CZK per vehicle |
Payroll Calculation and HR Management
Type of service | Price |
Payroll calculation and HR management: | 565 CZK per month per employee |
Additional Accounting and HR Services
Type of service | Price |
Registering one employee with the social security office (správa sociálního zabezpečení): |
1 400 CZK |
Registering with the health insurance office (zdravotní pojištění): | 1 400 CZK |
Handling employee hiring and dismissal paperwork: | 565 CZK |
Drafting employment, service, and contract agreements: | 820 CZK |
Preparing an annual income tax return for individuals with multiple income sources or exceeding 48x average wages (přiznání k dani z příjmů fyzických osob): | From 2 450 CZK |
Representing clients during inspections by social security or health insurance offices: |
1 635 CZK (plus 645 CZK for each additional hour) |
Preparing and electronically submitting documents to the trade registry (sbírka listin): | 700 CZK |
Accounting consultations | 125 EUR per hour |
Payroll Calculation and Personnel Record Management
specializes in providing comprehensive payroll management and personnel record-keeping services for businesses registered in the Czech Republic, with a workforce of up to 25 employees.
Our payroll and HR management services include:
- Calculating compensation for regular employees, company founders, or contractors;
- Maintaining attendance records (docházka);
- Managing sick leave payments (nemocenské);
- Preparing and submitting monthly reports (přehled) to the Pension Fund (PSSZ/ČSSZ) and Health Insurance Fund (zdravotní pojištění), typically VZP;
- Maintaining the company’s register of founders (seznam společníků);
- Keeping an accident logbook (kniha úrazu);
- Managing payroll statements (výplatní list, mzdový listy);
- Tracking pension insurance records (evidenční list důchodového pojištění).
Разрешение на работу (povolení k zaměstnání)
Additional Services:
- Registration with the Social Security Office (správa sociálního zabezpečení);
- Registration with health insurance providers (zdravotní pojištění);
- Handling documentation for employee hiring and termination;
- Drafting employment contracts, work agreements, and service contracts;
- Preparing annual income tax returns for individuals (přiznání k dani z příjmů fyzických osob);
- Representing clients in dealings with social security and health insurance authorities during audits;
- Consulting on the creation of a vehicle logbook (kniha jízd);
- Preparing and submitting documents electronically to the Commercial Register (sbírka listin).
VOLEN CZ takes a personalized approach to each client.
The cost of our accounting services depends on the nature of your business, the volume of documents, and the complexity of transactions.
Prices are determined individually after a personal consultation.
Pricing Information
Preliminary pricing for our services can be found on the Our Prices page.
Accounting Services
VOLEN CZ, s.r.o. specializes in bookkeeping and payroll services for commercial organizations registered in the Czech Republic, specifically with the legal form of s.r.o. (limited liability company).
VOLEN CZ’s Range of Accounting Services:
- Setting up Accounting Systems and Filing “Zero Balance” Reports,
- Accounting Services,
- Preparation of Tax Returns (daňové přiznání),
- Payroll Calculation and Personnel Record Managementета,
- Other Services by VOLEN CZ
Setting up Accounting Systems
This service package includes:
- A review of the current accounting system in compliance with Czech legislation;
- Development of a chart of accounts for both synthetic and analytical accounting;
- Creation of an accounting and tax policy framework.
To prepare a zero balance report, we will require the following documents:
- A copy of the company’s registration in the Commercial Register (výpis z obchodního rejstříku);
- Certificate of tax registration (osvědčení o registraci) from the financial authorities (finanční úřad);
- Bank statements for the reporting period (výpis z banky);
- Previous year’s financial statements (if the company has been registered for over a year).
Accounting Services
Our accounting services include:
- Sorting and processing of primary documentation;
- Analyzing and reviewing documents to ensure compliance with Czech legislation;
- Verification of the correctness of accounting entries;
- Maintaining accounting records using POHODA software;
- Preparation of financial statements (hlavní kniha, účetní deník, rozvaha, výsledovka) in accordance with Czech regulations.
Documents required to begin accounting services:
- Copies of founding documents;
- Certificate of registration with the financial authorities (finanční úřad);
- Previous year’s financial statements, including:
- General ledger (hlavní kniha);
- Accounting journal (účetní deník);
- Balance sheet (rozvaha);
- Profit and loss statement (výsledovka);
- Bank statements for the reporting period;
- Cash receipts (incoming, outgoing);
- Issued and received invoices;
- Contracts (smlouvy) related to company activities (e.g., sales, service provision).
Tax Return Preparation (daňové přiznání)
We assist with:
- Preparing and filing road tax returns (přiznání k dani silniční);
- Filing property tax returns (přiznání k dani z nemovitostí);
- Declaring corporate income (přiznání k dani z příjmů právnických osob).
Additionally, we offer:
- Consultations and assistance in maintaining vehicle logbooks (kniha jízd);
- Preparation of required documents in electronic form for submission to the Commercial Register (sbírka listin).
Other Services
At VOLEN CZ, s.r.o., we take an individualized approach to each client. The cost of our accounting services depends on your company’s business activity, the volume of documents, and the complexity of transactions. Prices are determined after a personal consultation.
Pricing
Preliminary pricing details can be found on our Our Prices